Cardamom simple syrup

Source: The Spruce

Yield: 2 cups

Uses: Spiced pomegranate martini, cardamom lemonade, Turkish coffee

Ingredients:

• 1 C water
• 1/4 whole green cardamom pods
• 1 C sugar

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a small or medium saucepan.
2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, cover and continue simmering for approx 15 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
4. Transfer to a container with a sealing lid and store in refrigerator for 3 days. Strain out cardamom pods, keeps about 3 weeks.

Notes

• Clearly, you can use just about any spice, particularly the warming ones, to make a flavored simple syrup. Other good candidates:
  • cinnamon (use sticks)
  • nutmeg (try whole but maybe try smashing a whole nutmeg and boil the pieces)
  • ginger (use fresh, not powdered)
• I wonder if black peppercorns would make a good syrup?